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Here's your local news for Thursday, October 22, 2026: We hear why MMSD has opted to rebuild rather than renovate two aging elementary schools,Discuss key moments from Wednesday's gubernatorial debate,Explain how open records law applies to issues that are still “in the thick of it,"Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line,Check in with the Flamingos as they battle to secure a home playoff match,And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 21, 2026: We explain what went down at Tuesday's marathon city council meeting,Learn how the federal immigration crackdown could exacerbate Wisconsin's shortage of healthcare workers,Hear why a recent merger at UW-Madison has staff sounding the alarm,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1969,And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026: We find out why Journal Mental Health wants a new county funding model,Meet an independent candidate running to represent southwest Wisconsin in the state Assembly,Debunk the Trump regime's sunny outlook on the dairy industry,Get the scoop on a local restaurateur's new cookbook,Share an autumnal update from the Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, October 19, 2026: We hear what Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board has to say about the interim independent monitor's job performance,Meet a Democratic candidate for state Assembly who says securing adequate funding for Wisconsin's public schools is a day one priority,Discuss the Pentagon spending bill currently making its way through the federal government,Celebrate Filipino American History Month with an important anniversary,Review a new documentary on Leonard Peltier,And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 15, 2026: We explain how, and why, MMSD renamed three elementary schools at once this summer,Learn the history behind Polish Constitution Day,Detail the Wisconsin Supreme Court's recent back and forth over absentee ballot drop boxes,Discuss the commodification of children's toys,And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 14, 2026: We find out why Madison transit leaders are sounding the alarm on fare evasion,Get a progress update on the city's Vision Zero initiative,Meet a local artist who draws inspiration from graffiti culture,Hear how the UW-Madison community responded to a touring pro-life debater,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1962,And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 13, 2026: We find out why the city's independent police monitor wants nearly double the funding next year,Hear the legal arguments for and against the three constitutional amendments set to appear on the November ballot,Explain the safety concerns surrounding Trump's imported beef,Visit a recently reopened bakery just north of Madison,Share some fun facts about brown creepers,And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, October 12, 2026: We head to UW-Madison's Grainger Hall for a protest against Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany,Learn how a Democratic candidate for state Senate plans to support public education and family farms,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Celebrate the birthday of a lifelong activist,Teach you how to mix up a “Death in the Afternoon” cocktail,Review two new movies,And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 8, 2026: We dig into the mayor's proposed spending plan for next year,Meet a legislative candidate who says he puts people over party politics,Examine the struggle to obtain government records 'in medias res,'Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line,Check in with the Flamingos as they battle to secure a home playoff match,And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 7, 2026: We explain why Madison's interim independent police monitor could be out of a job several months ahead of schedule,Get a progress update from the city council's new workgroup on policing policies,Take a look at UWPD's latest security and fire safety report,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to the 1960s,And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 6, 2026: We find out why a city agency could soon get a new name,Sit down with the Democratic candidate running for Wisconsin's 76th Assembly District,Hear how Wisconsin's dairy farmers are faring amid the trade war with Canada,Share ideas for good cooking while camping,Explore the unique challenges of treating birds with spinal trauma,And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, October 5, 2026: We get a progress update on a strategic plan that aims to help downtown Madison reach its full potential,Hear how the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is deepening their community engagement efforts,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street,Review two new movies,And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 1, 2026: We hear from Salah Sarsour's legal team, after this week's ruling that he can be deported on national security grounds,Find out why an independent running for Congress wants to abolish the Federal Reserve,Examine the first in a pair of active lawsuits challenging Wisconsin's congressional map,Talk world-building with a local playwright,Uncover the world of Soviet-era samizdat,And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 30, 2026: We hear city staff's plan to prevent the development of hyperscale data centers in Madison,Consider how Wisconsin's election policy could change if either party wins unified control of the state government in November,Take a closer look at last week's alleged hazing incident at UW-Madison,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1960,And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 29, 2026: We get the scoop on the latest union election at SSM Health,Meet an independent candidate who's running for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district,Look forward to this year's World Dairy Expo,Explore the many sides of food writing,Learn how wildlife rehabilitators are helping a baby bobcat recover from ringworm,And much more.